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An excerpt from Pioneer Nutritional Formulas' PIONEER PEARLS Newsletter,
Volume 4, Issue 1 titled "Grains and Gluten Intolerance" "Inadequately
treated gluten intolerance can lead to osteoporosis, neurological
conditions, short stature and a host of other nutrient deficiency
diseases. Adequate replenishment of nutrients lost to inefficient
absorption is critical to minimize secondary health problems caused by
this condition. Repair, healing, and normal growth are not possible
without a sufficient supply of vitamin and mineral cofactors (and
abstention from gluten-containing foods). Fortunately, as healing
progresses, so does the patient's ability to absorb nutrients.

"Of course, supplementation is not only for those with active celiac
disease. The Journal of the American Medical Association(Fletcher R,
Fairfield, K. JAMA 2002 Jun 19;287(23);3127-9) has recently reversed its
former opinion and now agrees with modern clinical nutritionists,
recommending that all adults (and probably children) take at least a
multivitamin/mineral supplement daily. The JAMA reviewers conclude that
since "Most people do not consume an optimal amount of all vitamins by
diet alone...it appears prudent for all adults to take vitamin
supplements." This proactive use of vitamins and minerals supports a
preventive approach that anyone can follow to reduce the occurrence of
common, preventable chronic diseases such as heart disease, osteoporosis
and cancer.

"...People with issues of gluten intolerance would be wise to bolster
their nutritional status with significantly increased supplementation,
provided, of course, that the supplements they take contain no gluten!
Therefore, check for ingredients that exclude wheat and other
gluten-containing grains, and look for the words "Gluten-free" on the
label." Pioneer Nutritional Formulas are independently verified
gluten-free by the University of Nebraska Food Allergy Research and
Resource Program using the most sensitive detection methods available.

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